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NSO Launches Beta Model Context Protocol Server to Make eSankhyiki Data AI-Ready

February 10, 2026

NSO Unveils MCP-Enabled Access to Official Statistics

The National Statistics Office (NSO), functioning under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has introduced a beta version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server linked to the eSankhyiki portal. The initiative is designed to modernise access to government datasets by enabling machine-readable, application-level connectivity for analysts, institutions and public users.

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Two New Marine Worm Species Discovered on West Bengal Coast by ZSI Scientists

February 10, 2026

New Marine Species Identified Along West Bengal’s Impacted Shoreline

Scientists have reported the discovery of two previously undocumented marine worm species along the northern Bay of Bengal coast, demonstrating that ecologically significant life persists even in areas exposed to heavy anthropogenic pressure. The finding highlights the need for sustained biodiversity assessments in India’s densely used coastal belts.

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INS Arnala Inducted as India’s First Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft

February 10, 2026

INS Arnala Strengthens Coastal Anti-Submarine Capability

The Indian Navy has inducted INS Arnala, the first indigenously conceived Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), marking a significant advance in domestic naval capability. The platform is tailored for operations in littoral zones, where detecting hostile submarines is technically challenging due to shallow depths and complex acoustic conditions.

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World Longest Snake Recorded: 7.22-Metre Reticulated Python Documented in Sulawesi

February 10, 2026

Record-Setting Reticulated Python Found in Indonesia

A massive female reticulated python discovered in Indonesia has been officially recognised as the longest snake ever accurately measured. The confirmation by the Guinness World Records highlights a rare instance of precise field documentation of one of the planet’s largest reptiles.

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New Trapdoor Spider Titanidiops kolhapurensis Discovered in Maharashtra Grasslands

February 10, 2026

Rare Trapdoor Spider Identified in Kolhapur

A previously unknown trapdoor spider species has been documented from the grassland habitats of Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district, drawing attention to the ecological value of peri-urban landscapes and the pressures they face from rapid land-use change. The discovery reinforces the region’s status as a biodiversity hotspot while raising concerns about habitat loss.

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